Euglena Extract Cosmetic Composition for Skin Metabolism

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Solution Overview

Problem

The skin faces challenges from various extrinsic and intrinsic factors leading to tiredness, aging, and impaired metabolic functions, with existing cosmetic products only providing temporary masking effects and lacking effective energy supplementation for cellular protection and repair.

Innovation Solution

A topical cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition containing an extract of Euglena, which stimulates cellular metabolism by reconstituting the intracellular ATP pool, generating de novo synthesis of IP3, and triggering the release of intracellular calcium, thereby enhancing the skin's energy supply and regenerative capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If masking cosmetic products are used to improve skin appearance temporarily, then the visible irregularities are concealed, but the underlying skin fatigue and metabolic dysfunction remain unaddressed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveskin appearanceVSAvoidskin metabolic function

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary substance (Euglena extract or ATP derivative) that mediates between the cosmetic application and cellular metabolism. This intermediary penetrates the skin barrier and converts the cosmetic application into a metabolic stimulus, thereby addressing both appearance and underlying function simultaneously rather than merely masking symptoms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Illumination intensity

If conventional cosmetic products are applied to mask skin irregularities, then temporary visual improvement is achieved, but effective energy supplementation for cellular protection and repair is lacking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveskin appearanceVSAvoidcellular energy supply

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical parameter of the cosmetic composition by incorporating ATP derivatives or Euglena extract, which possess energy-transferring properties. This parameter change enables the cosmetic product to not only improve appearance but also supplement cellular energy, transforming a purely aesthetic product into one with metabolic activity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If the skin is exposed to extrinsic and intrinsic aggressions continuously, then adaptive responses are triggered, but cumulative damage leads to tiredness and aging

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveskin defense capabilityVSAvoidskin vitality

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies beforehand cushioning by providing exogenous energy sources (ATP derivatives) that preemptively bolster cellular energy reserves before damage accumulates. This prior cushioning allows skin cells to better withstand and recover from extrinsic and intrinsic aggressions, preventing the cumulative effects that lead to aging and fatigue

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The Euglena extract composition effectively addresses skin fatigue and aging by boosting energy supply, stimulating cellular metabolism, and promoting skin regeneration, particularly suitable for nighttime use to counteract jetlag and other circadian rhythm-related issues.

Implementation Method 1

restoring or maintaining satisfactory metabolic and catabolic functions in skin cells by reconstituting the intracellular ATP pool

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectATP synthesis:

Implementation Method 2

generating de novo synthesis of IP3

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectIP3 synthesis:

Implementation Method 3

triggering release of intracellular calcium

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCalcium release:

Data Source

PatentUS8741357B2Cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition comprising an euglena extract

Publication Date: 2014.06.03 SEDERMA SA

AI summary

The invention provides a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutic composition containing an Euglena extract, its use to activate the cellular metabolism and in particular to protect and/or improve the state of the skin and to reduce the signs of ageing in particular and/or cutaneous fatigue.